Dark Horse Books announced it will release the first two volumes of Joyama, a sci-fi trilogy from Daniel Isles (aka DirtyRobot).
Here is how Dark Horse Books describes volume 1:
Long-time friends Ringo, Arwen, and Silas are members of an elite squad known as the Outrider Soldiers, a team of ambitious individuals contracted by prestigious clients and government officials to shake down organized crime. After receiving intel on the hit, a recently closed case is reopened. With ties to the most notorious crime syndicates and influential figures in the city, the conspiracy surrounding the case deepens and the danger intensifies. Is the case worth their freedom, their relationships, their lives? Or could there be something more worth pursuing—an ordinary life, peace . . . love?
And here is the breakdown of volume 2:
Two houses are on the brink of war as coordinated attacks are carried out throughout the city—hitting the sacred heritage sites of the Royal House. With a legendary tournament set to begin, the city’s on alert, and all eyes are on the House of Vipers—those suspected of committing the violent acts. Meanwhile, Rubi has made a new home for herself living with Ringo—she’s officially an Outrider assistant with a few missions under her belt and now, tough as nails. But Ringo seems to have only two things on his mind—exacting revenge on Black Cotton, and envisioning all that could have been with his love, Arwen. With Ringo’s squad left scarce, a new member joins the team—one unlike any other! Amid the clamor of the upcoming tournament, the city in unrest, and Viper activity at the border, the Outriders soon discover this alleged feud goes deeper than a house rivalry.
Joyama Volume 1 arrives on May 10, 2022, and volume 2 arrives on December 13, 2022.